Comparison

Interval Timer vs HIIT Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

This app offers a highly customizable interval timer for workouts. Create your own routines or use pre-made templates for various fitness styles. It provides audio and haptic cues for guidance, logs your progress, and keeps your screen active during sessions.

Highlights
  • Custom interval timers
  • Ready-made workout templates
  • Voice and haptic prompts
  • Workout logging and history
  • Active screen mode
  • Unlimited timer creation (Pro)
Features
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Take control of your workouts with Inter – the most flexible interval timer on iOS. Whether you’re building a custom routine from scratch or launching one of our ready-made templates (cardio, HIIT, Tabata, stretching and more), Inter guides you through every second – with voice prompts, haptics and on-screen cues – so you can focus on crushing your goals. ========== Key Features ========== Custom Interval Timers • Configure warm-up, work time, rest time, round rest time and cooldown • Set number of rounds and repeat cycles • Add and reorder unlimited exercises Ready-Made Templates Choose from dozens of starter workouts: • Cardio intervals • HIIT burns • Tabata sprints • Stretch & mobility flows Audio & Haptics • Voice prompts for exercise names, rest, countdowns, warm-up, cooldown & workout completion • Adjustable voice, volume & countdown start point • Haptic cues for hands-free guidance Active Screen & Accessibility • Keep your screen awake during workouts • Toggle between minute/second display for maximum visibility Workout Logging & History • Automatic logging of every completed timer • Track your progress over days, weeks and months • Review logs and total time spent Pro Version • Create unlimited timers and templates • Access exclusive workout packs and advanced audio settings • Unlock priority support Why Inter? Most interval apps lock you into a single timer or rigid templates. Inter puts you in the driver’s seat: • Build any routine you can imagine • Jump straight into your favorite workout • Focus on performance, not fiddling with your phone Download Inter today and start every workout with confidence! Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Terms of Use: https://pattammaro.com/inter/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://pattammaro.com/inter/privacy-policy

About

HIIT Timer

Features
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The simple Tabata timer and HIIT timer for every workout. HIIT Timer is an interval timer built for Tabata, HIIT, circuit training, boxing rounds, running intervals, strength training and home workouts. Set your work and rest times, choose your sets and rounds, and let voice cues and a clear countdown guide you, so you can focus on the exercise, not the clock. FREE FEATURES - Custom interval timer: multiple sets, each with its own work and rest time, plus rounds and an optional final rest - Classic Tabata timer in one tap: 20 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest, 8 rounds, 4 minutes - Voice cues and reminders for every phase, with a 3- or 5-second countdown - Vibration alerts, so you can train without watching the screen - 4 background music tracks and 3 sound modes: music + cues, cues only (play your own music), or silent with vibration - Workout summary after every completed workout - Big landscape countdown clock you can read from across the gym - Screen stays on while the workout timer runs - Dark mode, light mode, English and Traditional Chinese HIIT TIMER PRO (one-time purchase, not a subscription) - More quick workouts: Beginner and Advanced HIIT, Boxing Rounds, Stretching and Free Mode - My Workouts: save, favorite, rename and duplicate your routines - Name each exercise and reorder sets with ▲▼ - Warm-up and cool-down before and after your training - Advanced voice: halfway reminders, next-exercise announcements, speech rate and voice choice - Screen lock to prevent accidental taps - Workout history with weekly, monthly and yearly stats GREAT FOR - Tabata and HIIT workouts at home or at the gym - Circuit training, core workouts and plank intervals - Boxing rounds and sparring timers - Running intervals, sprints and endurance training - Strength training, weightlifting rest timers and stretching PRIVATE AND OFFLINE - No account needed. Your workout settings and history are stored on your device - The timer works offline; buying or restoring Pro needs an internet connection - Already bought Pro? Use Restore Purchases on a new device This app is a timing tool and does not provide medical advice. Start your first round today!

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
HIIT Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HIIT Timer at 3 against Interval Timer's 1. HIIT Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and HIIT Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer versus HIIT Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerHIIT Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPatrick TammaroPO CHUN LIU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
1 purchases

HIIT Timer

One-time1
  • HIIT Timer Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIIT Timer free?
HIIT Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or HIIT Timer have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor HIIT Timer shows ads.

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